James C. Aggers, Jr., 78, Humboldt, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Freeman Health West in Joplin.Cremation has taken place and the family plans a memorial service later.Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, assisted…

It’s a bit unfair to describe Emily McKarnin as just an honor student. Yes, she makes “almost” straight A’s. But coupled with her extra-curricular activities, job, and chores on the family farm, the Iola High…

HUMBOLDT— Two vehicle thefts earlier this month in Humboldt may be connected to a larger set of crimes.Chief of Police Bryan Dillow told the Register this morning a 25-year-old Anderson County man was arrested after…

Area elected officials will meet with the public tonight at 6 o’clock in the basement meeting room of Community National Bank.On tap will be state Sen. Caryn Tyson and Representatives Kent Thompson and Adam Lusker.Of…

The Iola High wrestling team held its first and only home match of the year when it hosted Labette County and Erie on Thursday night.Although the Mustangs lost 47-24 to the Grizzlies and 30-18 to…

WELLSVILLE — Iola High’s boys basketball team never saw the lead Friday night against Wellsville.The Mustangs weren’t even able to come within two possessions of the Eagles after the first few minutes of play.But there…

WELLSVILLE — In a back-and-forth contest that was bookended by two not so competitive quarters, Iola’s girls basketball team pulled out a 29-24 victory over Wellsville on the road Friday night.Despite falling into an early…

Davis Roy Hurt was born Nov. 30, 2015, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute.Davis is the son of Danny and Lindsy Hurt, Humboldt.He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.Davis…

Verna Earline Owens, 83, Chanute, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Iola.  Verna was born on Jan. 15, 1932 in Chanute, the daughter of Vaugh Brooks and Irene (Bossel) Brooks.In 1959, Verna married Roosevelt…

Neva Sharlene Turner, 76, LaHarpe, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Windsor Place in Iola.Neva was born April 16, 1939, in Howard, the daughter of Harold Robert and Sharlene Elizabeth (Glen) Batemon. She grew up…